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Are you feeling like you’re ready for change? Giving ourselves permission to try something new is more about getting to know ourselves—our passions, our dreams, our strengths—rather than taking a path we’ve been taught we should take. As parents, it’s easier to teach what we know than to actually live it, but that’s where self-awareness and self-discipline come in. 

Today’s clip with John Maxwell teaches us that the decisions we make need to align with our greater values and purpose in order to bring fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re raising kiddos, leading a team, or simply wanting to be a better human, this episode will challenge you to reflect and take action.

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• Learn more at johnmaxwell.co
• Read The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
  

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Jess Ringgenberg is the founder and CEO of Elixr Coaching and Consulting, and she’s on a mission to make changes to systemic gaps for women and mothers in the workplace. She empowers women to thrive professionally and personally by integrating science-backed frameworks, matrescence research, and self-coaching tools. 

If you’re a working mom who feels tired, invisible, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The load is heavy, and we haven’t been taught how to stand up for the supports we should have. Today’s conversation with Jess will give you hope that change is possible, and encourage you to take small steps toward a better future for working parents.

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• Connect with Jess at elixrcoaching.com

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Since we’re in the thick of cold and flu season, it might be time for a different perspective on how to teach our kids healthy habits, as well as how to heal quicker when they get sick.

Today is a conversation with Dr. Elisa Song, who is one of the foremost pioneers and trusted experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. Drawing on extensive research and over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Song explains why your child’s gut microbiome holds the key to lifelong wellness. 

In today’s conversation, we talk about how to optimize your child’s microbiome with 5 simple steps, empower your kids to make healthy choices, as well as heal your child’s gut to get to the root of chronic health concerns. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the conversation to hear her best practical tips for using safe and effective natural therapies when you or your kids are sick.

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• Learn more at healthykidshappykids.com
• Read Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience

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We often wish we could put the maintenance side of life on auto-pilot, whether that’s keeping the kitchen clean or growing and maturing as human beings. But as we know, it’s actually the act of struggling that shapes us and shows us the beauty of life.

In today’s clip, Martha Beck takes us back to some basics to help us navigate life’s inevitable challenges, using what she calls “the four technologies.” She explains how to quiet your mind, connect with others, tap into your imagination, and bridge the gap between your dreams and your reality. 

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• Watch the full clip
• Learn more at marthabeck.com
• Read Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
  

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January tends to be a time when we resolve to be a better version of ourselves. We make goals, we hustle and work hard at them for a while, but all too often we feel as though we fail when our motivation starts to disappear. But what if we saw each day as an opportunity to learn and grow, and to become our authentic selves, rather than to check off boxes?

After a near-death experience, Anita Moorjani came back into life with a clarity that living is about so much more than what we see on the surface. In today’s clip, she shares five game-changing insights she learned from cancer that can radically shift your life.

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• Watch the full clip
• Learn more at anitamoorjani.com
• Read Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing
  

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Making new friends as an adult can be challenging, even when we know that social connections and community are key to thriving as humans. How do we cultivate meaningful connections, especially when stepping out of our comfort zones feels awkward or overwhelming?

Dr. Marisa G. Franco is one of the world’s leading experts on human connection, and in today’s clip she shares practical tips for how to build community and make friendships a little less intimidating.

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• Watch the full clip
• Learn more at drmarisagfranco.com
• Read Platonic: How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Help You Make and Keep Friends
  

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This season is celebrated as a time of joy and peace, yet it can also feel hard, stressful, and lonely. And when we’re busy trying to create holiday memories for our kids, our own needs often get pushed aside. In this episode, I share my own highs and lows of the season, and I offer four practical steps you can take today to create beauty and peace for yourself amidst the stress.

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• PG-ish Guidebooks
  

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I think it’s fair to say that anger can build up fast for anyone, especially tired and overworked parents. But the truth is that anger isn’t the enemy, but rather a signal of a host of other emotions. The good news is that we can learn to change the way we respond to triggers. In today’s clip, Dr. Joe Dispenza dives into practical ways to pause, recognize what’s going on, and shift our response to create a completely different outcome.

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• Watch the full clip.
• Learn more at drjoedispenza.com.
• Read Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One.
  

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Spending extended time with family has a way of stirring up deep emotions, especially when we return to environments that may be triggering. But what if we could be brave enough to show up as our true selves, with vulnerability and openness? Join me as we talk about how to stay grounded, and how to be the example of love, kindness, and authenticity we want to see in others.

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• Pique Teas
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